Pawprints in the Field

25/04/2026

Amongst the madness & frustration the booking system has brought, below is the booking list for Sunday. I’ve contacted everyone who was affected by a clash by email so if you’ve made a booking for tomorrow please have a quick check.

25/04/2026

Frustratinglywe are experiencing issues with the booking system which is creating double bookings.

The bookings are hidden from view so difficult to identify & correct.

We are onto the “helpline” as we speak.

Please keep an eye on your emails, If your booking doesn’t look as it usually does please contact us by email asap.

We’ll contact those customers who we can see have a double booking to rearrange and compensate.

If you’ve been affected and we haven’t contacted you please let us know & we can make amends accordingly.

20/04/2026

Your dog may be cute, but their p**p isn't! 🐕

When you're out enjoying a walk with your furry friend, please remember to pick up after them so we can all enjoy a clean, p**p-free environment. You wouldn't want to ruin anyone's nice, overpriced trainers!

Dog fouling is against the law - let’s keep Cumberland beautiful and pleasant for everyone! 🌳

P.S. A huge thank you to the owners of this cute pooch for letting them be the face of our campaign!

21/03/2026

Bertie is scrubbed up and spring ready 🐝🐾🫧

Last few appointments this month:
25th from 9
26th from 10:30
27th 9-12pm
28th 9-12pm
31st from 9

09/03/2026

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On the 5th July one of our awesome kennels hands is taking part in the Pretty Muddy Race for Life” helping raise money for Cancer Research.
Please take a moment to donate to this magnificent cause either using the QR code or popping a few pounds in the pot in our office. ♥️

05/03/2026

Preparing your puppy for grooming success:

🐾Desensitization to grooming tools, sounds, smells and touch should be started very young. A good breeder, especially of long haired and curly coated breeds; will have started this process with the litter.
🐾You should also be doing some work at home as part of their training and in-between grooming introductions - such as teaching your dog to be calm on an elevated surface, gently holding the paws and face and rewarding any calm or still behaviour with their preferred treat or toy - increasing the duration each time once they've got the knack of it. Train for regular short sessions daily for 5-10 minutes so you keep their attention. One thing at a time so they aren't overwhelmed.
🐾Having the dryer or shower switched on in the background or on your TV/phone helps certain sounds become familiar and less scary over time. A cheap electric toothbrush is also a great tool to simulate clipper vibrations on the body. At first keep this running somewhere in sight, and slowly work your way towards gently going over your dog's body.
🐾Your puppy can be introduced to professional grooming as soon as their first set of vaccinations are complete. Do not wait until they are knotted to be groomed for the first time - this can damage their trust of grooming in the future as it can be both uncomfortable and overwhelming.
🐾Their first groom is less about the haircut and more about getting them used to the process in an unfamiliar environment- quiet and gentle bathing and brushing, drying with a small dryer, nail clip and a quick trim around the eyes, bum and feet with treats, play and praise to give your puppy a positive association.

All of these will help towards giving your puppy a safe and stress-less lifetime of grooms.

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Sweet Sadie had her second puppy intro with me. She can certainly be a sassy little fluff ball and will not hesitate to let me know she doesn't like something. Last time was a bit difficult and not accepting treats or playtime it was hard to convince her.

This time she smashed it and just let me get on with everything! What changed? That's when I realised she was looking out of the window the whole time, in her own little world! Something she couldn't do last time as it was later and dark.

A good reminder that each dog is an individual with their own little quirks and preferences and it's all about working around them! In this case it wasn't the usual treats, toys or praise that worked for her, it was having a good nosey at what was going on outside! Who'd have thought!

Clever girl Sadie!🐾

05/01/2026

Naan and Pitta are all clean and 'bready' for home time after boarding with us 🍞

January availability:
8th 10:30-5
10th 9-12, 3:30-5
12th 9-5
13th 9-10:30, 2-5
14th 1-5
15th 9-5
18th 1-5
19th 11-5
20th 9-5
21st 9-11, 1-5
24th 3-5
25th 9-2
26th 9-5
27th 9-12, 4-5
30th 9-12, 3:30-5

Booking available via messenger or at pawprintspetboarding.propetware.com🗓️🐾🌐

23/11/2025

Juno came for her puppy intro today! She was so brave and carefully inspected and accepted everything! Although when we tidied her feet she did think chasing her own hair around the table was the best game and i had to quickly sweep it away before she picked it up🤣 Well done Juno! 💜